Professional restoration of antique furniture in the Guildford area
Recently a client brought into our workshop a gorgeous burr walnut card table, which has suffered badly over the years – not least from the lifting of its veneers. Well, as you can imagine, this card table is not only a valuable piece but also one that is treasured by the family concerned as an heirloom. Indeed, it has been in the family for many generations now and is in need of expert attention from someone (like us) used to professional restoration of antique furniture in the Guildford area. It is certainly not a piece of furniture that would retain its value if any repair work was ‘bodged’ (as so often happens when amateurs attempt to restore antiques!). In fact, professional restoration of antique furniture is required whenever a piece has inherent value. This may seem obvious but we tend to receive a great many antiques that have been repaired…